Need Help choosing a GMAT Course

[kousi]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum. I'm planning to take my GMAT sometime in the fall.
I'm aiming for 700+.
I have heard very good reviews about the Princeton Review courses and I'm planning to register for PR Courses. Is it worth the money ?

Is the Kaplan class better than the PR one ? Which GMAT books are better (Kaplan or PR ?)

Please advise. Thanks !

-Kousi

[kousi]

Need help in deciding between Kaplan and Princeton Review GMAT Classes.

Thanks a lot !

[gmat168]

If PR and Kaplan are your only two choices, then I guess you should go with whatever one you've heard good things about in your area.

Otherwise, I think most people on here would probably recommend you just pick up their books and find one of the "alternative" GMAT classes like Manhattan GMAT or Veritas.

[Stormgal]

Don't waste your money on a class. If you have money to spend, hire a private tutor. I took the Veritas prep course and I found it to be a waste of money.

[aim4700]

I would have to agree with stormgal. The prep courses are a waste of money - moreso, if you are aiming at 700+.
I took Kaplans classroom class (shelled out $1200) - at the end of the course, I scored the same as I did in kaplans diagnostic. IMO, the money is better spent on books or tutoring.

[ebnx]

You can definitely score 700+ studying on your own. If you develop some discipline to study a few hours a day for several weeks, you can master the material and do well on the GMAT.

Plus, you have this great online community here to help you study.

[Trouble]

Is the GMAT Powerprep Enough?
I am not aiming too high,I just need a 500-600 score...so will the GMAT powerprep be enough?

[Swizz05]

Well.... depends on how u do on the power prep. If ur score in the practice exam is no what u want, then i suggest u use the princeton review book to study the basics. The Kaplan is excellent if u are aiming for higher than 600 because the questions are very challenging. But i suggest u take the first PP exam and see how u do. then do the questions and if u feel u are having some difficulties then use the princeton review because it teaches good test taking skills adn time management.

[kajals]

Hi,
I'm new to this forum..Planning to give GMAT sometime in early September..
Will do self-study..No tutors or courses..I'm working so will have to manage both work and studies simultaneously...Do u guys think a 3 mnth time is enough for a 700+ score...
Could u guys guide me as to how do i kick start...Planning to refer Kaplan and Princeton..Is it enough ????

K

[Trouble]

Well.... depends on how u do on the power prep. If ur score in the practice exam is no what u want, then i suggest u use the princeton review book to study the basics. The Kaplan is excellent if u are aiming for higher than 600 because the questions are very challenging. But i suggest u take the first PP exam and see how u do. then do the questions and if u feel u are having some difficulties then use the princeton review because it teaches good test taking skills adn time management.

THank you this was very helpful